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How long does it take to prepare a Legal Pack for Auction?

Selling a property at auction is usually relatively straightforward, but to give the property the best chance of selling at auction properly, a prepared and detailed auction legal pack should…

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Buying a Property at Auction – What you need to know

  Purchasing a property at auction is becoming increasingly popular, but it is important to be aware of the risks involved.  At AFG Law, our specialist auction conveyancing solicitors can…

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Power of attorney errors that could lose control of your money

The fear of losing control of you money is rightly massive. Appointing someone you trust to manage your affairs should provide peace of mind – but the process to set…

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OPG: Unlikely LPA timescales will return to 8 weeks anytime soon – Today’s Wills & Probate

According to Today’s Wills & Probate – It is “unlikely” that lasting power of attorney (LPA) application timescales will return to eight weeks anytime soon, the Office of the Public…

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Selling your home on a Help to Buy mortgage?

Do you have a Help to Buy mortgage and are thinking of selling your home or re-mortgaging? If you are one of the thousands of home owners who have a…

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Homes awaiting probate may receive year’s council tax exemption

Homes awaiting probate may receive year’s council tax exemption The UK government is considering temporarily exempting properties awaiting probate from the increase in the council tax surcharge for vacant or…

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Make sure your Lasting Power of Attorney is drafted properly

Make sure your Lasting Power of Attorney is drafted properly – we can do this or review existing documents Since 2018, new data has revealed that nearly 130,000 Lasting Power…

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Key think tank recommends new progressive rate structure for IHT – Today’s Wills & Probate

According to Today’s Wills & Probate – A prominent economic think tank has urged the government to move from a flat rate of inheritance tax (IHT) towards a progressive rate…

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New guide set to help families access trust funds of disabled young adults – Today’s Wills & Probate

According to Today’s Wills & Probate – A new guide has been launched to help parents and carers better understand their rights and how to manage the finances of disabled…

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What is Included in an Auction Legal Pack?

An auction legal pack is a set of documents that contain information that a potential buyer will want to know about a property before bidding.  Failing to both examine and…

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